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North Bengal and Sikkim Birding Tour

Duration:

09 Nights / 10 Days

Destination:

Bagdogra – Siliguri – Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary – Lava – Ravangla – Darjeeling – Bagdogra

Introduction

North Bengal and Sikkim Birding Tour is designed to present with an opportunity to visit the variety of altitudinal zones from 100m to 3050 m to know-how actual incredible bio-diversity and make best use of birding opportunities. You will be visiting chosen “hot spots” including Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary (100-300 m), Lava Reserved Forests and outer reaches of Neora National Park ( 2000- 2700 m), The Rangit River Valley (300 –1200 m), Hilley forests and Vershay Rhododendron Sanctuary ( 2300-3050 m), Sandakphu Ridge of 3600 mtrs. This tour is being crafted in such a way that a traveler should experience the legacy of natural richness and the scenic beauty of the North East in India so that his travelling to India should not only be a journey for him but an experience in itself.

Tour Highlights
  • Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary 
  • Neora National Park
  • Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary 
  • Rangit Valley, Teesta Bazar
  • Darjeeling Ridge, Tiger Hill 
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Itinerary

Day 1

Bagdogra – Siliguri Transfer

Upon arrival, at Bagdogra airport, you will be transfer to Hotel in Siliguri. In the afternoon, day light permitting, drive to Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary for birding. Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary is well known for its large population of Elephants. As a result it has yet to be fully explored by birders. The deciduous forests and riverine belt provides habitat for a rich variety of birds in the sanctuary. The bird list comprises 326 + species. Overnight stay at Siliguri.

Day 2

Siliguri – Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary – Lava

Today after breakfast via full day birding at Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary core area and in the after that travel to Lava and overnight at Local Guest house. Overnight stay at Lava.

Day 3

Lava Birding

Today after breakfast full day birding at Neora National Park. Overnight At Lava (specially for Satyr Tragopan) Local guest house. Overnight stay at Lava.

Day 4

Lava Birding

Today after breakfast full day birding at an isolated forest trail for 05-06 hrs. Overnight at Lava local guest house. Overnight stay at Lava.

Day 5

Lava Birding

Today after breakfast full day birding at an isolated forest trail for 05-06 hrs. Overnight at Lava local guest house. Overnight stay at Lava.

Day 6

Lava – Ravangla (South Sikkim)

Today after breakfast birding around Lava and after lunch birding drive 06 hrs. to Ravangla. Overnight at Ravangla. Kewzing Home stay. Overnight stay at Ravangla.

Day 7

Ravangla – Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary – Ravangla

Today after breakfast full day birding at Maenam wildlife Sanctuary (Specially for Satyr Tragopan) Overnight at Ravangla. Kewzing Home stay. Overnight stay at Ravangla.

Day 8

Ravangla – Darjeeling Drive 06 hrs to Darjeeling

Today after breakfast drive to Darjeeling along the scenic Rangit Valley till Teesta Bazar. Thereafter we climb through scenic tea gardens to the Darjeeling Ridge. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 9

Tiger Hill for birding

Today after breakfast visit Tiger Hill for birding and after that at leisure for sightseeing around Darjeeling. Overnight at hotel. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 10

Darjeeling – Bagdogra

Today after drive to Bagdogra in 03 hrs. to board your flight to Delhi or Kolkata. TOUR ENDS.

Inclusions
  • Accommodation for 09 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.
  • Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.
  • Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.
  • Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
  • Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
  • All presently applicable luxury taxes.
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
  • Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
  • Meals other than mentioned above.
  • Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
  • Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
  • Any other shopping and personal purchase.
  • Medical Requirements on request.
  • Service Tax as per government.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

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